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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Ungrateful Ducks

I'm gonna tell you a story. It happened just the other day. It's about this group of ducks. Just read what I have to say! You see, just yesterday I showed you a picture of this hole in the ice, but I saved the ducks around it for today. I heard them quacking from the other end of the lake, so I knew I'd get something good when I went down to approach them.

I walked down the path towards these ducks with confidence, and yes, a little bit of swagger. I was going to walk right up to these ducks and charm them. I do this kind of thing all the time. The deer come to greet me. The squirrels love me. The geese are my humble servants! Of course these ducks would be no different. After all, I'm Ratty the Great, The Everyday Adventurer.

I began taking pictures as soon as I saw them, but I still wasn't as close as I wanted to be. I needed to get closer, but I couldn't walk on the thin ice. I'm good, but not that good. So I figured I'd get as close as the viewing platform, which was very close anyway. I'd start out with these wider shots, and then get close enough to have them eating out of my hand. Yup!

Then I got to the viewing platform, and three of them up and flew away! Those ungrateful little creeps! Who did they think they were? I'd get pictures of the rest of them. I knew they loved me. They would know who I was. Then as I got closer they began quacking. Just a few at first. Then the rest joined in. What was this?

I stepped over to the railing where I could see the ducks better, and all of a sudden, as if they were one, the ducks began to waddle away from me. Then the flock of ducks leaped into the air and flew away as fast as they could go! Wait, come back! What's wrong with you! You were supposed to worship me! Don't you know who I am!

They didn't seem to hear me. Their loud quacking must have drowned out the sound of my voice. Yeah, that's it! And they kept flying towards the other end of the lake. I don't know what would be up there that's better than me. They should have recognized me. Why would they leave?

They are a LOT more shy than the geese are, I have found that out too, Ratty. Besides, I think they are hunted more, so they have reason not to trust us humans....the trick is to show them your camera and tell them it doesn't have bullets. haI will have a chat with them and tell them that Ratty's with cameras are sweet and not to worry, okay?????

There can be only one explanation Ratty. These were obviously out of town ducks, how else could they not recognize Ratty the Great. Silly ducks, they will never know that they let fame slip right through their webbed toes.

lol that was funny. =D It looks like they're yet to discover the greatness of Ratty. hehe.. oh but don't give up.. I'm sure they'd hear about you from their cousins (geese) and will return to you in no time. Nice pics by the way.

The Everyday Adventurer

Everyday and every day are commonly confused in English. There’s no difference in pronunciation, but using the wrong one when writing is a mistake in the everyday English language you use every day.

EverydayEveryday is an adjective that means commonplace, ordinary, or normal.

Example: These shoes are great for everyday wear.

Every DayEvery day means "each day."

Example: I go to the park every day.

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I Am The Everyday Adventurer

I am The Everyday Adventurer and I will take you on a journey through nature trails, local places, shops, bridges, parks, hiking, and other adventures. We'll get stranded on a deserted island, and find the way back to civilization. Learn what it's like to get caught in a winter blizzard. See photos of falling snow. A bridge to another world. Hidden rivers, and lakes. A creepy swamp. Wild animals, and strange plants. Who knows? You could discover your own everyday fun. This is a tour of the unknown and magical. We'll travel to Wonderland and back. You'll see the rabbit and the blue caterpillar. You'll even meet Alice. A trip through lost and hidden places. You'll see strange oddities that are rare and wondrous. How about a weird arcade of the bizarre? Or a look through time and history? It's all here. The world waits for you! So look around, and be amazed!